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Matt Lovell, “Nobody Cries Today” (Tone Tree Music) Nashville-based singer-songwriter Matt Lovell has tapped gospel, soul and other influences in a gently impressive nine-song debut album called “Nobody Cries Today.

The Polaris Music Prize has unveiled the 40 Canadian albums that qualified for its list of standout projects.

NEW YORK — Drake is the leading nominee at the 2020 BET Awards, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary later this month. BET announced Monday that Drake is nominated for six honours , including video of the year and best male hip-hop artist.

OTTAWA — Canadians are being offered a buffet of online videos, crafts and even a stop-motion animation app to celebrate Canada Day from home.

NASHVILLE — Singer songwriter Brandi Carlile has had a productive year and that's led her to be the leading nominee at the Americana Honors and Awards for her roles as a solo artist, a member of the group The Highwomen, as a producer and as a songwri

Neil Young, “Homegrown” (Reprise) Neil Young's “Homegrown," finished 45 years ago but not released until now, is the missing link during one of his most productive and creative periods.

Bob Dylan, “Rough and Rowdy Ways” (Columbia) It may have seemed after three-straight records covering traditional pop standards that Bob Dylan didn't have much left to say.

“Death in Her Hands,” by Ottessa Moshfegh (Penguin Press) Dark doesn’t even begin to describe Ottessa Moshfegh’s latest novel, “Death in Her Hands.

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. — Drivers heading down state roads leading to Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut are greeted by flashing warnings: “Avoid Large Crowds” and “Don’t Gamble With COVID.

NEW ORLEANS — Bar owners in New Orleans prepared for a soft opening, and an uncertain one, as they began letting customers in Saturday for the first time in months.